Based on a classic tale, this award-winning production is a philosophical portrayal of an emperor facing the end of his rule. With the Ming empire hopelessly besieged, Emperor Chongzhen tries to summon his officials for a final rally. When none of his men respond to the call of the bell, he realises his powerlessness and prepares to meet his fate. The lead in this rare Kunqu tale of war is played by Li An, winner of a 2013 Plum Blossom Award for his role as Chongzhen.

Time:7:30pmApproximately 2 hours and 30 minutes including an intermission of 15 minutes

Venue:Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

Language:Regional languages with Chinese and English surtitles

Tickets:$450, $380, $280, $180

Concessions:Half price for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and a companion, Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients and full-time students. Ticket holders must present proof of eligibility on admission.

Discounts:Present a ticket for any Xiqu Centre Tea House Theatre programme and receive a 10% discount on one standard ticket. Offer available at the Xiqu Centre Ticket Office only.

Package Discount:20% discount for purchases of standard tickets for all three shows (Ringing the Palace Bell, The Story of the Jade Hairpin and The Outburst of a Shrew). Tickets must be purchased together in one transaction at the Xiqu Centre Ticket Office or by calling our ticketing hotline (852) 2200 0022 only.

Group Booking Discounts:

20% discount for online group purchase of 8 or more standard tickets (same price, same performance) in one transaction.

20% discount for over the counter/phone group booking of 8 or more tickets (any performance, any standard ticket price) in one transaction. This discount offer is only available at the Xiqu Centre ticket office or by calling our ticketing hotline at (852) 2200 0022.

Remarks:

Above discount offers are not valid in conjunction with other promotional offers.

All discount offers are available on a first come, first served basis according to availability.

Part of

The award-winning Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe return to Hong Kong with a showcase of three works – Ringing the Palace Bell, a philosophical tale of war, The Story of the Jade Hairpin, a romantic tale of love, and The Outburst of a Shrew, a comic tale of marriage